Alpharetta to unveil study on trees, stormwater
The results of study evaluating Alpharetta’s use of urban trees to manage stormwater will be presented at a community meeting set for Thursday evening, Oct. 25.
The meeting is from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 2 Park Plaza. The study was funded by the USDA Forest Service and completed through a partnership of Alpharetta, the Georgia Forestry Commission and the Green Infrastructure Center (GIC).
GIC will present study findings and discuss the value of trees in helping communities comply with stormwater permits, reduce flooding and meet surface water quality goals, officials said. The findings incorporate information gathered from city staff, city codes and those who attended the last meeting on the subject.
"The study aims to protect, restore and increase Alpharetta's tree canopy coverage," and those in attendance will be asked to offer input, officials said. Information: City Arborist David Shostak at dshostak@alpharetta.ga.us or 678-297-6229.
